11 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (FASU) of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 02 April 2025 to enhance anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and countering proliferation financing (CPF) efforts in Papua New Guinea.

10 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Sovereign Order of Malta successfully hosted a Human Rights Council side event titled, "After 25 Years of the Palermo Protocol – The Need for Real Action".

Focusing on strengthening global efforts to combat human trafficking through capacity-building and training, the event brought together a plethora of experts in the field, encouraging rich dialogue and raising awareness of the remaining pitfalls in current methods following the General Assembly Resolution 55/25 in 2000. Featuring keynote addresses and panel discussions with leading policymakers, diplomats, and experts, the event emphasised the imperative need for innovative solutions and multi-stakeholder cooperation.

10 April 2025, Hiroshima, Japan - University lecturer Loretta Dilu joined the 2024 UNITAR Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security training programme with little prior knowledge of sea and human security. However, through her perseverance, she distinguished herself and was selected to advance to the final phase of the programme.

5 April 2025 Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR and the Directorate of Climate Change (DoCC), an affiliated institution of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Republic of Türkiye, reached a milestone on 27 March 2025 with the successful delivery of an online capacity-building session “Introduction to the Prosperity Blueprint: Project Proposal Development.” The 60-minute training was designed to respond to DoCC’s growing need for strengthened skills in project proposal development. Thirteen officials from DoCC, including senior-level staff, actively participated in the session.

1 April 2025, London, United Kingdom- In collaboration with GEDU Global Education Group and the International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in London (CIFAL City of London), UNITAR hosted the Breastfeeding Education Conference and Training of Trainers Workshop in London, UK, on 27-28 March 2025.

UNITAR’s Division on NCD, Digital Health, and Capacity Building partnered with WHO to modernize global healthcare education by migrating and enhancing over 140 courses. This initiative ensures healthcare professionals, especially in low- and middle-income countries, have seamless access to high-quality, evidence-based learning. By consolidating learning resources onto a unified platform, the project supports SDG 3.4 and strengthens global health systems. The impact has been profound, breaking down barriers to education and empowering health workers worldwide with essential skills to improve patient care.

28 March 2025 Geneva, Switzerland – As a member of the United Nations Behavioural Science Group, UNITAR is joining 46 UN entities in presenting their innovative behavioural science initiatives to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange on advancing SDGs during the 7th Annual UN BeSci Week from April 7th to 11th, 2025.

26 March 2025, Geneva, Switzerland - On the 30th anniversary of the landmark Beijing Declaration, UNITAR convened a virtual side event, "Bridging Gender Gaps and Advancing Equity in Water Governance." In conjunction with World Water Day for the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, the event emphasised the critical importance of glaciers to freshwater resources. The gathering brought together experts and practitioners to address the inextricable link between gender equity and sustainable water management, reinforcing that women's inclusion is not simply about fairness but an essential element for effective and resilient water governance.

26 March 2024 Hiroshima, Japan – Indonesia is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, but it is also highly disaster-prone and faces environmental challenges. Determined to make a meaningful change, young environmentalist Bryan Sinatra joined the UNITAR Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security training programme.

26 March 2025 Hiroshima, Japan - Tonga’s rugged landscapes and deep blue Pacific waters have long been both a source of pride for the people of Tonga and a constant reminder of nature’s unpredictable power. For Savelinga Fatafehi ‘O Lapaha Fa’oliu, an assistant geologist at Tonga Geological Services, every day is a commitment to safeguarding her community against the island nation’s natural hazards.